Congratulations to Malavika Anderson on being appointed Co-Chair of the University Museums Group 🙌 Malavika is Manager of Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock, and this appointment reflects her commitment to championing university museums and their role in enriching lives.

Congratulations to Professor Bethan Davies @iceybethan.bsky.social on joining award-winning @carbonbrief.org as a contributing editor 👏 Bethan is among a select group of experts supporting the editorial team over two years, drawing on her expertise in glacial geology to inform climate reporting.

Dr Sylvia de Mars, Reader in Transnational Public Law at Newcastle University, will be a keynote speaker at a Brexit conference marking 10 years since the referendum. She joins an authoritative panel of speakers including Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Gisela Stuart 👏

Don't miss this year’s Fine Art Degree Show, now on until 5 June. Show your support for this year’s final-year students and explore the work they’ve been developing since September. Expect an innovative mix of painting, sculpture, video, performance and sound.

📺 On screen tonight at 9pm Don’t miss Dr Vicky Long, Senior Lecturer in Twentieth-Century British History, on Who Do You Think You Are? with Zoe Ball on BBC One. The episode has a strong North East connection, exploring her grandma Peg’s life in the region. You might even spot our campus!

Join our upcoming webinar on 10th June at 11am to explore postgraduate routes into the built environment and discover how advanced study can shape your career. In this session, you’ll hear about options in: - Urban Design - Urban Planning - Landscape Architecture Register: bit.ly/49AAMSs

NETWALKs are taking learning beyond the classroom and into the city, helping students on the MA Media and Public Relations programme build confidence, community and a sense of belonging. Read about our students' experiences: experience.ncl.ac.uk/netwalks-mor...

Fine Art students James Wheeler & Vinita Gurjar are 2026 Venice Fellows. They’ll spend a month at the British Pavilion this summer through the @britishcouncil.bsky.social Venice Fellowships Programme, developing their work and connecting with a global creative community. Read more: bit.ly/4udl5ch

Don't miss this fantastic free exhibition from @narbiprice.bsky.social, Associate Lecturer in Fine Art at Newcastle University. On in Hexham until 30 May – find out more in this feature from Living North >> bit.ly/4dCxb8R

A great piece of work from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics exploring the ethical and governance issues raised by neural organoid research. The report was developed by a Working Group that included Dr Joshua Jowitt, Senior Lecturer at @newcastleuni.bsky.social Law School. Read more below ⬇

🏆 We're proud to see such fantastic success from across our Faculty at this year’s Student Rep Awards! These awards celebrate the amazing work of our Course Reps, School Reps, Committee Members and Staff who champion student voice 👏 See the winners: nusu.co.uk/skills/awards

From tomorrow, Newcastle University Fine Art lecturer Angel Cohn Castle presents 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 at the Venice Biennale, representing Scotland with artistic partner Davide Bugarin. On show 9 May–22 Nov. Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

Kirsten Gibson, Head of the School of Arts and Cultures and Professor of Early Modern Music and Culture, featured on Saturday’s Record Review on BBC Radio 3. 🎧 Listen from 10:47 to hear her picks from the latest classical releases >> www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🌙 The Late Shows return this weekend! On Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May, over 60 venues across Newcastle and Gateshead open their doors after hours for free as part of a city-wide culture crawl. See what’s on and look out for activities involving our students and staff >> thelateshows.org.uk

Research led by Dr Matthew Perks at @ncl-geography.bsky.social with @nationaltrust.org.uk shows that reconnecting rivers to their floodplains can slow flows and create better-quality habitats. At Goldrill Beck, flood waters were delayed by an average of 25 minutes. Read more: bit.ly/4dtXGNF

Dr Mariam Rezaei, Senior Lecturer in Music Technology and Composition, recently featured in an exclusive live session on BBC Radio 3’s Late Junction, capturing an improvised encounter with saxophonist and composer John Butcher. 🎧 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Ahead of elections in Scotland and Wales, Professor Alistair Clark highlights a “transparency gap” around party donations and election spending in devolved elections. Read more >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

This May marks 100 years since the General Strike, the largest industrial dispute in Britain’s history. Historians at Newcastle University are marking the centenary with a programme of events, including a conference, exhibition and free public lecture. Read more >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

Don’t miss this free screening at Newcastle’s Star and Shadow Cinema on 23 May. It's part of the Waving Kites: Hong Kong Diaspora Cinema UK Tour, presented by CIFA, offering a rare opportunity to engage with independent Hong Kong cinema. Find out more: bit.ly/4wb7svA Book tickets: bit.ly/4uonpg8

Fancy doing something different in Newcastle this May? ClassicsFest 2026 runs 14-16 May, exploring food, wine and domestic life in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. There'll be talks, tastings, performances and more. All welcome! See the full programme: www.cinziahardy.co.uk/classicsfest...

It was great to hear Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History, on BBC Radio Tees this week, discussing King Charles’ visit to Washington with presenter Amy Oakden. Listen from 1:19:44 for Martin’s insight on the US state visit >> www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

📢 Don’t miss this free event tomorrow! How is war reporting changing in the social media age? Join the @civicjlab.bsky.social at Newcastle University for an online discussion with leading journalists and academics. 🕓 Wed 29 April, 4-5.30pm (UK time) Register here >> bit.ly/4tFoJeP

New research co-led by Chris Fowler, Professor of Archaeology, shows Neolithic communities in northern Scotland buried related men together, creating “webs of descent” across several archaeological sites. Find out more >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

ICYMI: Newcastle University Geography PhD student Amy Hill appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour last week, discussing her research on women and conscription to the UK armed forces. 🎧 Listen from 12:57: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

New exhibition by Newcastle Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses We Are Our Memories is now open in Glasgow, exploring memory and matriarchal lineage through mixed media work. If you’re nearby, visit at The Art Space, Cass Art Glasgow until 4 May. Find out more >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

🌍 This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating @ncl-geography.bsky.social, now ranked 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 🏆 This achievement reflects the quality and real‑world impact of our research and teaching. Find out more about studying Geography with us >> bit.ly/42ptb6f

Minnesota‑born alumnus Dan Hudachek came to Newcastle to study MA Museum Studies and enjoy an adventure, but has since built a life and career in the North East. Find out how a one‑year course and a six‑week student placement led to a career championing the North East’s heritage: bit.ly/4sHxVOh

Dr Adam Behr discusses the 50th anniversary of the emergence of the Sex Pistols and how punk’s most notorious band became part of the mainstream. 🎧 Listen on ABC Australia from 2:21:48 >> www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... 📰 Read his piece for @uk.theconversation.com >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

Meet alumna Bridget Hamilton, the Newcastle author publishing her debut YA verse novel We Wait for the Stars this July. Find out more about Bridget's journey from student to debut author >> bit.ly/4tou75V

🌎📚 How eco‑dystopian novels from Asia and Africa are pushing boundaries Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, Professor Alastair Bonnett outlines some of his favourite examples from China and Taiwan, Nigeria and India. www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

ICYMI: Dr Jack Hepworth, Lecturer in Public History, joined Andy Collins on BBC Three Counties Radio to discuss his research on the lives and legacies of Irish emigrants in Britain since the Second World War. Listen from 1:55:20, here >> www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Interested in learning Chinese? Registration is now open for Chinese evening classes at the Confucius Institute. Courses are available for learners at all levels. 📅 5 May - 17 July 2026 🕕 6 - 8pm, weekly 📍 Newcastle University campus Find out more and register by 24 April >> bit.ly/4t8GwKN

As AI is increasingly framed as the answer to productivity challenges, Professor Abigail Marks writes for @uk.theconversation.com about why efficiency alone will not be enough >> www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

The Song Detectorists on BBC Radio 3 has been shortlisted for a New York Festivals Radio Award! 🎉 Inspired by @musicheritageplace.bsky.social, the programme features Professor Kirsten Gibson, Nancy Kerr and Dr Steph Carter, and is produced by @natalie-steed.bsky.social. Read more >> bit.ly/3OsebAd

Happy Siblings Day! Today we're celebrating the power of a sibling's influence when it comes to choosing where to study. This feature highlights those who followed in their sibling's footsteps and joined us at Newcastle University 🎉 Read more >> www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/...

Great to see colleagues’ health-focused research having a real impact on lives and communities 👏

Has Keith Haring been ‘sanitised’? Senior Lecturer in Art History @newcastleuni.bsky.social Dr Fiona Anderson, discusses the layers and legacy of the pop art icon. Read the full article >> bit.ly/3Q2ns28

Following recent debate sparked by the Bank of England’s announcement that future banknotes will feature wildlife, Dr Michael J Richardson, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, has shared his perspective in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Don’t miss the next event in the Farrel Centre’s Where We Live Now lecture series, tackling the big questions facing housing in Newcastle, the North East and beyond. Council Housing Now Thursday 26 March, 6 - 7.30pm Newcastle University Tickets are free. Find out more & book here: bit.ly/3PoHpQJ

Don't miss this fantastic exhibition at Great North Museum: Hancock! Picture This: Someone Like Me transforms Newcastle University research into illustrated artworks, encouraging visitors to feel curious about research and to see themselves as part of it too. Read more >> bit.ly/4t0t8YN

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating in our community. If you’d like to learn more about Eid, take a look at this article from our Chaplaincy team >> sway.cloud.microsoft/7uSW4eDp4GRh...

A 9th‑century gold object, discovered by Newcastle archaeology student Yara Souza on her first dig, is heading into a major exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock 👏 Read more >> bit.ly/4bSVAGh

Happening tomorrow: We're excited to welcome colleagues and students from Nicholls State University, USA for The Global Conversation — a hybrid lecture exploring how culture, identity and collaboration shape environmental communication and conservation. Thu 19 March, 2–3pm Register: bit.ly/4siOIru

In the latest episode of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise Charlie Hoult tackles the question: Can Britain lead the global AI race? Listen here >> podcasts.ncl.ac.uk/fromnewcastl...

Our students helped bring the African rainforest to life at the Great North Museum: Hancock 🌿🦍 Working with SASE and the Cross River Gorilla Project, they created an immersive experience to raise awareness of the endangered great ape. Learn more >> bit.ly/4rDrcEF

Huge congratulations to our colleagues on this honour 🥳

Coming up next week: our next event in the Newcastle Centre for Literary Arts series. Join us for The White Pube in conversation with Alex Pheby, discussing Poor Artists, their genre-defying debut work. 📅 Tuesday 17 March at 6.30pm 📍 Newcastle University Free event - book now >> bit.ly/40WVozu

Why is retro gaming on the rise? Newcastle University Business School researchers examine what is driving the growth of the retro gaming market and why nostalgia is so appealing to gamers across generations. 👾 Read more: from.ncl.ac.uk/nostalgia-in...

Join us tomorrow for a special International Women’s Day INSIGHTS Lecture. International Women’s Day Event: In conversation with Huffty McHugh Tuesday 10 March, 5.30 - 6.30pm Herschel Building, Newcastle University Tickets are free, but booking is required. Get yours here >> bit.ly/4ukKssX

Don’t miss tomorrow’s screening of Run Kalyani at Tyneside Cinema for International Women’s Day. Written and directed by award‑winning South Asian filmmaker and Newcastle University lecturer Dr Geetha Jayaraman, this poetic drama explores duties, dreams and desire. 🎟️ Last seats: bit.ly/4srMwxJ